April 5, 2025: Former NCAA President Cedric Dempsey dies. His nine years at the helm of the Association were a time of transition and growth, marked by the move of the national office to Indianapolis, the organization’s restructuring and landmark television agreements. April 5, 2025 3
Jan. 1, 2003: Myles Brand of Indiana becomes the fourth NCAA president, succeeding Cedric Dempsey. Brand is the first institutional president to serve in the position. January 1, 2003 1
Nov. 5, 1993: Cedric Dempsey of the University of Arizona is selected to succeed Richard Schultz as executive director (the title was changed to “president” after the 1997 restructuring). November 5, 1993 1
